Binford Board discusses repair work

March 22, 2020

On March 12, the Marshalltown Federation of Women’s Clubs Board met at Binford House with 11 members and one guest present. A report from a committee on the evaluation and update of catering agreement was made by Ce Hubbard, Sandy Short and Sheryl Readout. There was also discussion of the repairs needed to the roof, facia, gutters and corbels that will be done soon. Lighting repairs and improvements were also reported. Binford House is available for reserved social events of luncheons, desserts and dinners for families, organizations and businesses by calling 641-753-5450. Open ...

Sigma Master discusses State Convention

March 22, 2020

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for lunch at El Portal on March 10. President Caralee Hutchens thanked LaVonne Pollard for hosting. Ten members, two guests answered to roll call with the question: “Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?” Five members were marked as absent. All members were given the time to speak about their joys and sorrows as many do observe the “wearing of the green” with brisket or having a green beer. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, along with the Treasurer’s report all given by Alice Nicholson. Hutchens brought up previous ...

Beaman Auxiliary chooses Girls State representative

March 15, 2020

Abigail Frank, the daughter of Jeff and Jen Frank, of Conrad, has been chosen by the Beaman Legion Auxiliary Unit 131 as its Girl State Delegate for 2020. Frank will attend Girls State June 14-19 at Drake University in Des Moines. Frank is a Junior at BCLUW Schools and is involved in pep band, ...

ISU Extension and Outreach at Rotary

March 15, 2020

Dr. John Lawrence, vice president for ISU Extension, visited the Marshalltown Rotary luncheon meeting on March 10 to update the club on some of the outreach activities his team is involved in. There are plenty of good things going on both statewide and within Marshall County when it comes it ISU Extension. Regional Education Director Rich Wrage and Marshall County Director Amy Pieper were on hand to lend a more local flavor. Marshall County celebrated its centennial extension year in 2017. Iowa was the first state in the nation that employed the extension concept. They are still ...

Citizen of the Year Roast details announced

March 15, 2020

The Optimist Club of Marshalltown has announced the details of the 2020 Citizen of the Year Roast to honor Margaret Gervich. The Roast event will be held on April 2 at Elmwood Country Club. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar, the chicken breast/Scottish salmon dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the Roast program at 7:30 p.m. Gervich has selected her husband, Doug, to serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the program. Roasters will include John Gervich, David Clark, Helene Fein, Lynn Olberding and Missy Sharer. Tickets for the event are $45 and are available at the Chamber of ...

Adventures in costuming Central Iowa Sewing Guild

March 15, 2020

Take a walk on the wild side as Sarah Clark shares her adventures in designing and sewing costumes at Central Iowa Sewing Guild 9 a.m. to noon on March 21 at the Trinity Methodist Church, 102 Lynwood Drive, Huxley. Clark has designed and sewn costumes for her dance studio, Inspiring Dance, as ...